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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Anyone is in the same boat as my DD?  History major from UVA without any jobs offered so far.[/quote]

What does your kid want to do?  And why are you involved?

I was a History major and lined up a job as a writer’s assistant in Los Angeles (where I’m from).  From there I went on to film production.  My other History major friends jumped into advertising, pharmaceutical sales, public relations, government and, of course, a few went on to law school.

[b]History is a great major[/b].  But your kid has to be self-motivated or he/she is not going anywhere in life regardless of major. [/quote]

NP.  Serious question as I have a kid in HS that doesn't know what they want to do..

Why do you consider History a great major?  Wouldn't English have been a better major for the kid of job you got?  None of the jobs you list your friends having gotten really relate to History either.  Trying to understand..[/quote]

Not the PP you're quoting here, but I did my undergrad and master's in History.  I think English and History are very similar - both heavy in writing and analytical skills.  One is analyzing events in the past and different theories/paradigms, and one is analyzing literature.  Writing and critical thinking/analysis skills are a great foundation.

Oh, and with my "useless" History degrees, I worked in education for several years and then became an entrepreneur.  I have over 100 employees and will be selling my 20 year-old company soon for eight figures.  The writing and critical thinking skills really helped me build a company too.

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